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Published in Belle Armoire Jewelry Magazine…Again!!!

I am tickled and blessed to announce that I have been published in Belle Armoire Jewelry Magazine for the second time! My article is entitled “Bohemian Dreaming” on page 56 of the March 2016 issue. Many thanks to Natalie Way, … Continue reading

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Published Again!

I am excited and blessed to announce that one of my necklaces has been included in the December issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry. It is in the Boutique section on page 114 with the instructions on page 123. I am … Continue reading

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Ahhhhhhh…Studio Time

I love it when I get some uninterrupted time in my studio! So…today, after I made breakfast, picked the garden, mowed the yard and ate lunch, I got to escape to my creative space and get to work. I had … Continue reading

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Dreaming Of The Sea

I managed to sneak in a few hours at my workbench today. I had already painted these handmade clay elements, which inspired me to go with an ocean theme today. There is a starfish and a print of a piece … Continue reading

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Clay, Wire, and Beads

I finally got around to firing a whole batch of clay pendants and beads. Figuring out how to fire that kiln was a dilemma that had me puzzled for a long time. On my first attempt, I shot the breaker … Continue reading

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Courage

Well, this necklace is a little bold, but sometimes you just have to make a statement. A piece of re-purposed tin with an image of a cowboy and the Alamo are the central elements. It is cold connected with brass … Continue reading

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Delicious Patina

This patina on brass inspired me to use some of my favorite colors combined to make this necklace. There are yummy trade beads, and torch fired enamel dangles, with a chain of glass beads and a vintage button and loop … Continue reading

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Jingle Jangle Dangles

This is jewelry with motion and sound…just a little gentle tinkling as you move. More metal melding is combined with forged wire and elements fused into the pewter. The dangles are torch fired enamel. A Brazilian Real

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More Metal Melding (I love alliteration)

Sooo….I have these random bits and pieces around my studio that have been taking up space and have not had a permanent home…until now. A random link from an old bracelet, an earring element given to me by a friend, … Continue reading

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More Patina

I’m still finding uses for my random relics that I bought from the interesting fellow who metal detects. Two birds on a fountain, riveted to a piece of copper with a green patina. The stones are malachite and carnelian and … Continue reading

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Metal Melding

  I’ve been experimenting with some new techniques of melding different types of metal together so that they are visually separate, but joined as if one piece. I’ve combined copper, brass, pewter, African trading beads, stone and glass beads, and … Continue reading

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Creative Sparks

  My recent class combined with my flea market finds have inspired some new pieces. The yellow turquoise set in a copper bezel is combined with some colorful beads for a summery look. Stamps from my Richard Salley class have … Continue reading

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Mrs. Hilsendegen

We pick up our story from the previous post by introducing you to Mrs. Nora Hilsendegen, wife of Deputy Roy Hilsendegen, patiently waiting and praying for her brave husband. Neighbors come running with the news that Roy has been shot … Continue reading

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Wearing History

On one of my treasure hunting forays, I stopped at a shop that had attracted my attention for a couple of years, but I was always in such a hurry when I passed it. This day, I had time to … Continue reading

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A New Leaf

Felt, copper, canvas painted with oil paints, thread, glass beads, leather.  

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A Blaze Of Fall Colors

My newest torch fired enamel pieces, in shades of red, yellow, violet, and copper are available at Wall Candy Custom Framing and Gallery in downtown Columbia, Tennessee. Hand cut, pierced, hammered, and enameled elements, accented by colorful lampworked beads.

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Faithful, Noble, Woman

     An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the … Continue reading

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A Little Bookish

Copper, 1948 newspaper, stamped leather For the bibliophile in you.

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Fibers Old and New

This is an assortment of bangles that I made using wire and silk sari fabric and beads. The other ones are leather and waxed linen and some old, weathered ball chain.   I unearthed an old quilt that was made … Continue reading

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Blooms and Green

I tried a little something new. The cabochon on this necklace is a stamped, clay piece from my new clay experiments, as is the toggle clasp. The clay was painted after firing, but I think my next ones will be … Continue reading

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New Blues

This is a new torch fired enameled copper “stone” with turquoise and glass beads. Vintage brass drawer pull with torch fired enamel dangles and dyed mother of pearl beads.

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Vistas

  I had a little paint left over after I finished a painting on canvas, so I decided to see how it would work on copper.  I was pleased with the results and will probably explore this technique some more. … Continue reading

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Spring Sights

It’s finally warm! Hallelujah! I was wondering if I would ever be able to put away my winter clothes. I’m enjoying gardening and watching the antics of my chickens and all of the wildlife surrounding us. Outside of my bedroom … Continue reading

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It’s Easy Being Green

I’ve been working up a storm getting ready for Studio Thursday at Silo Studios next week. On the green theme, here are three of my new pieces for the show. Heart of Tin Stony Heart The green stone heart was … Continue reading

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Objects and Elements Inspiration

  When Steph was visiting, we made a trip to Michaels and picked up a couple of the new jewelry elements from the Objects and Elements collection by Susan Lenart Kazmer. I was inspired to make these two necklaces using … Continue reading

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